Amit Calls Johnny For Money

Based in the heart of Lahore, the story takes place in a house full of daughters, headed by the old and conservative Hashmutallah Khan. Grieved that he doesn't even have one son but 7 daughters, Hashmutallah rules with a dominating hand, repressing them at every step. It doesn't help that the eighth child born is a eunuch, who is saved from his father's wrath by a grieving mother and the sisters. They name him Saifi and make him lead a private life away from the eyes of society. In the midst of all this, Zainub - one of Khan's daughter has the courage to speak up and save her family from his irrational behaviour. Back in her home from a broken marriage, she realises to her horror that Saifi has been constantly molested in his place of work. It is now up to Zainub to raise her voice ad to speak up for her family, not just in front of her patriarchal father but also against all of society's perceptions as a whole. Bol questions the worth of a human being, be it a woman or a person born with a birth defect. It questions the authority of reproducing human beings into this world without taking responsibility of acknowledging their worth. more»

Vaidehi gets married to Raghuvir, an NRI. Suffering the agony of an unhappy marriage, she decides to run away from him when she learns of her pregnancy and that he wants to take their child away from her. In her pursuit for freedom, she meets Mythili who is a bride-to-be, Janaki who is a theatre artist and Ramdulari, a village midwife - all of whom are victims of male chauvinism. They, however, refuse to put themselves down and fight for their rights. more»

After her husband is disfigured in a horrific accident, Radha (Nargis) single-handedly raises her two children, Ramu (Rajendra Kumar) and Birju (Sunil Dutt), under the threat of financial ruin and sexual advances from a moneylender. Years pass and Ramu grows to be a dutiful son while Birju becomes a rebel. Radha, caught between her son and the honour of her community, is faced with the most painful decision of any mother's life. Finally to preserve the honour of the village, Radha puts an end to Birju's rebellious activities by doing something that would be every mother's nightmare. more»

The only son who she had great expectations from isolates her the moment he lands a job in a foreign country. The 2 youngest daughters try to run away from the responsibility too. The eldest daughter (Madhu) a woman of substance, and self made, takes a stand against the wishes of her husband and daughter takes the responsibility of tending for her. During her stay with her daughter Maireminisces her good old days of sorrow and happiness in flashes, as she switches in and out of her insanity. As time progresses Mai's Alzheimer attacks goes from bad to worst. Slowly and steadily she starts reliving her past moments in the present situation. The family life of her daughter is in shambles due to the prevailing tension with her husband (Subhash). And at the same time she has the moral responsibility of caring for her sick mother. Madhu balances her disgruntled family and work pressure. The support of her seniors and staff at the workplace helps her to manage her life until; one day the progressing condition of her mother forces her to quit her job. And the relation between Mai and her son-in-law takes a miraculous turn which changes his life forever. more»